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Application Window
Open date: October 29, 2024
Most recent review date: Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for a position in syntactic theory. This position can be made at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure track) or at the level of Associate Professor (with tenure).
Applicants at the Assistant Professor level should have the teaching potential and research expertise in syntactic theory that will enable them to contribute to this area.
Applicants at the Associate Professor level should have an established track record of teaching and research in syntactic theory that will contribute significantly to this area of the Linguistics Department’s research profile and teaching mission. Applicants at this level should also have a demonstrated record of service to the academic and professional communities.
The successful candidate will contribute to existing strengths in the department but will also add to those strengths in new and substantive ways, and will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate curricula, including the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. This position carries a five-course equivalency workload, which normally means teaching four courses over three quarters and carrying other academic and service responsibilities.
UCSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to hiring faculty who will work to advance these values. UCSC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), with high proportions of first-generation and low-income students. We welcome candidates who can articulate and address the barriers facing marginalized groups in higher education, and who have a demonstrated track record in advancing inclusion in teaching, mentoring/supervision, research, and/or service. Activities promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion will be recognized as important during the faculty promotion process. For more information please refer to the APO Diversity Resources web page.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Application Requirements
Please be aware that the search committee will conduct a preliminary screening of the applications, which will be based only on the (1) contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion statement, (2) teaching statement and (3) research statement.
Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion* - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements before preparing their application.
Statement of Research*
Statement of Teaching
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position.
Writing Sample or Publication
Writing Sample or Publication
Writing Sample or Publication (Optional)
Sample Course Syllabus
Teaching Evaluations (if available) (Optional)
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation*. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.
*All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm.
About UC Santa Cruz
The University of California, Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.